The Dermatology Society of South Africa (DSSA), supported by Neutrogena, has launched Skin Certified SA – the country’s first science-backed, dermatologist-governed certification standard for skincare creators and brands.
At a landmark event hosted by Nomzamo Mbatha at Level Three, Kramerville, Nomzamo
Mbatha, Neutrogena’s brand ambassador became the first-ever Skin Certified creator, having completed an online course via the new Skin Certified microsite.
As someone who’s been shopping at Dis-Chem for years (and proudly swipes my loyalty card every time), I’m genuinely excited about their new Better Rewards programme, and trust me, it’s a real game-changer.
Launched on 21 October 2025, Better Rewards is Dis-Chem’s reimagined loyalty programme that finally gives shoppers what we’ve all been waiting for – instant savings at the till on thousands of everyday essentials. No more waiting for points to accumulate or wondering when the next reward will appear. With Better Rewards, the value is immediate and tangible – exactly what South Africans need right now.
Dis-Chem’s new approach gives you 10% off across 140 top brands and more than 10 000 products, even on promotional items. That means whether I’m stocking up on my favourite skincare, vitamins, or cleaning products, I’m saving more every time I shop.
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The PONDO Trail Run is back for 2025, once again inviting trail runners to experience one of the world’s last untouched coastlines while making a tangible difference in conservation and community upliftment. Taking place from 28th May to 1st June, this exclusive event will see participants traverse the remote and rugged northern section of the Wild Coast – a region renowned for its dramatic cliffs, unspoiled beaches, and extraordinary biodiversity, with over 150 plant species found nowhere else on Earth.
Hosted by Wild Child Africa, the PONDO Trail Run is a three-day journey of exploration and immersion in this breathtaking landscape. Runners will once again gather at the Wild Coast Sun for registration, where they will also drop off donations for our Gift of Warmth initiative—donating winter essentials to the local communities through our ongoing partnership with the resort.
Dis-Chem invited me to the launch of their new Dis-Chem Life Insurance, which was held at the Campus in Bryanston, Johannesburg.
Have a look at the video below:
Let’s be real—life insurance has always been a bit of a grudge buy. Complicated, expensive, and only really coming into play when something goes wrong. But Dis-Chem is changing the game! With the launch of Dis-Chem Life, they’re bringing affordable, flexible, and hassle-free life cover to South Africans, making sure that no one is left behind—especially those living with chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and HIV.
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Most people I know have been affected by stroke, one way or another.
My own grandmother died of a stroke and my mother from a brain haemorrhage, so it’s important to know how best to prevent having one.
World Stroke Week is between 28 October and 3 November and World Stroke Day is on 29 October, so it’s the perfect time to talk about stroke prevention. With one in four people worldwide expected to experience a stroke in their lifetime, it’s never been more important to take proactive steps to safeguard your health.
In South Africa, strokes continue to affect thousands of lives. But here’s the good news: up to 80% of strokes are preventable through small, sustainable lifestyle changes.
Here are five simple, actionable ways you can reduce your risk of stroke, starting today.
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Mzansi Life & Style by Mishkah Roman-Cassiem 